Well folks, summer is officially over. And while you might not be swimming again anytime soon, you can still partake in aquatic activities at The Shedd! Chicago’s favorite aquarium is open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM but operates at a limited capacity. Make sure to read up on some of the changes Shedd Aquarium has put in place to keep you safe which includes wearing face masks and purchasing timed tickets in advance. Here are just a few of the wild and wonderful things you can see this month!
View this post on InstagramTiny new arrivals. Colorful closeups. Psychedelic shrimp. This weeks' #SheddFanPhotos highlight some of the newest residents at Shedd, and some of the most brilliantly colorful. . Tag us in photos from your Shedd visit and use #sheddfanphotos in your post for a chance to get featured! . ryl_world and klknut on twitter, @christography312 and @wanderwithng
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Abbott Oceanarium
Looking for a dose of cuteness? Watch dolphins play and swim while you take in breathtaking views of Lake Michigan! Home to Shedd Aquarium marine mammals, the Oceanarium is where sea lions bark, otters dive, and belugas play. Catch an aquatic presentation featuring curious beluga whales and lovable white-side dolphins.
AdvertisementView this post on InstagramTomorrow, visit Shedd during our extended holiday hours! We will be open until 6 p.m. for Labor Day. See you at the aquarium!
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Amazon Rising
Now’s your chance to explore the Amazon River basin (the largest river system and rainforest on Earth) without leaving Chicago! Experience a full year along the river. Watch its floodwaters slowly rise to the top of trees then recede back to the banks. See how birds, turtles, tarantulas, electric eels, snakes, and even people have adapted to thrive in this intense environment.
AdvertisementView this post on InstagramDouble the new arrivals means double the updates! Swipe to see photos of the two wiggly new calves at Shedd. . The animal care team is encouraged by how attentive Naya has been with her calf! Katrl & her calf have been swimming together—always an encouraging thing to see Both moms are doing well post-delivery . Stay tuned for more calf updates and to find out when you can come and see them. In the meantime, read more on the blog—link in bio.
At Home on the Great Lakes
Time to meet your neighbors. Check out some of the most noteworthy animals that call the Great Lakes their home. Touch a sturgeon (if you’re feeling brave) which is a prehistoric fish that stalks the bottom of Lake Michigan. Or peek into the toothy mouth of a sea lamprey to learn how invasive species can hurt native fish populations.
View this post on InstagramThe best week of the year is finally here—happy #SharkWeek! From beautiful bonnetheads to whisker-y wobbegongs, there are more than 500 species of sharks in the world with more being discovered all the time. . Swipe to see a few of the 11 different shapes, sizes and patterns of shark species you can see in Shedd's Wild Reef, Caribbean Reef and Oceans gallery. And stay tuned with us all week long as we celebrate #SharkWeek! Bonnethead shark Sandbar shark Spotted wobbegong Zebra shark Horn shark Swell shark Blacktip shark
Wild Reef
Get up close and personal with some remarkable predators and prey. Immerse yourself in a diver’s-eye-view of a vibrant and diverse marine ecosystem, complete with sharks, corals, rays, and fish. Check out the reefs of the Philippines and learn how Shedd Aquarium helps conserve many of these incredible wild animals.
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View this post on InstagramEven Wellington is checking out sharks during #SharkWeek at Shedd! #WheresWellington . Dive into these misunderstood creatures on our #StayHomeWithShedd episode all about sharks! Find the episode in our IGTV videos.
4-D Experiences
Put all your senses to work in one of Shedd’s 4-D Experiences! Expect the unexpected—you might feel a breeze on your face, your chair may rattle, and creepy crawlies could scamper behind your legs! Here’s what’s showing this month (times vary): BBC Earth’s Shark: A 4-D Experience, Splash and Bubbles: 4-D Undersea Adventure, and Sea Monsters 4-D: A Prehistoric Adventure. Admission is a $4.95 upgrade per guest per experience or $2.95 for members.
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